From my limited viewpoint, it was obvious she was good enough to be called out of college to play on the WNT, so why shouldn't she be getting paid for it?
Turning Pro at 13
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From my limited viewpoint, it was obvious she was good enough to be called out of college to play on the WNT, so why shouldn't she be getting paid for it?
So many experts. It's amazing that we're not overrun with the amount of World Class players coming out of So Cal youth soccer every day.
If playing in college would make a player who desires to be a professional player into a better pro player, then stick with college. If a player is already good enough to make a National Team or a top-flight pro team, then skip college.
outside!
DA
Or delay college. It will still be there.
OM is a 2005 playing with 2002's and has 13 goals in 21 games. In other words, she's doing amazing. Feels like people are rooting against her succeeding or sad that she doesn't want to join the exploitative NCAA because they are fans of the PAC 12 or whoever. We should all be rooting for her and recognize that she's doing great. How many of you have a u14 that is crushing it while playing three years up?
From another view, that would be like a HS Freshman being a starter on his/her HS team, which is not all that unusual.
dk_b
GOLD
Your interpretation is wildly different than mine - and we are reading the same comments. I see no one rooting against her even while the broad discussion about a 13yo playing with women, giving up college, etc. has been reasonable with a lot of different opinions. And why would it matter if anyone has a u14 playing similarly? The entire reason this is something worthy of discussion is because it has been publicized because it is so unique. Is it out of bounds unless one has a similar kid?
Just A Dad
SILVER ELITE
What about kids who enter college at a real young age?
outside!
DA
It is actually quite different. DD started as a freshman and scored 15 goals in the first half of the season (including one against Cathedral). She was an average player on her club team. HS teams have a wide range of player talent when compared to elite club teams.
It's not even closely the same because that happens all the time due to the shallow talent pool at most schools. There are probably five 2005's in the whole country who have gotten playing time on a regular basis with 2002's in DA and none have scored like she has.
outside!
DA
You said it better than I did.
She will be a part of the u15’s next Camp
MacDre
PREMIER
Exactly. My kid will be ready to start college at 12. I recently spoke with the NCAA and was told to make sure my kid only attends college part time. According to NCAA if she goes to college full time her eligibility clock will start ticking.
Since OM is being homeschooled maybe she’s on a similar academic trajectory as my kid. If so, I think she could get an academic scholarship, graduate college early, skip college sports, and be ready by 18.
https://www.si.com/soccer/2019/05/29/olivia-moultrie-pro-us-soccer-nwsl-portland-thorns-nike
A friend forwarded this to me today.
A friend forwarded this to me today.
dk_b
GOLD
Yup. I linked that up thread
Soccerfan2
GOLD
Yes I would assume. Have you seen any camp details?
MacDre
PREMIER
Weah is playing U20 on the men’s side
Oh, of course! Well that's good because USA needs players like her on the team
RocketFile
SILVER
Every player on the US Men's U20 team is a pro.